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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1938

560 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 8 of 28

Exchange of Road In Burcher District Mr J. T Cary's Request

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 5

Lachlan Shire Council at its monthly meeting dealt with an application from Mr. J. T. Cary, of Burcher, in regard to a road exchange poposal…

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Further Adjourned Motor Act Charges Against Len Bathgate Forbes Court Case

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 3

At the local Police Court on Tuesday the three charges against Leonard Leslie Bathgate under the Motor Traffic Act, which a week…

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Motor Act Breaches

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 7

Chas. A. Smith, for whom Mr. Williams appeared, pleaded guilty at Forbes Police Court on Tuesday to failing to renew his driver's license within the…

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Dave Newham Seriously Injured Leg Badly Smashed at the Knee. Motor Bike and Truck in a Crash

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 April 1938 · page 2

Gala Week was marred somewhat by a very serious accident, by which one of Grenfell's popular lads, Dave Newham, met with an accident which…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Car Parks for Cathedral

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 4 April 1938 · page 4

The new cathedral which is being built near GuiLdford Surrey (England) will be provided with large car parks extending along its north and…

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Strand Theatre "The Road Back"

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 6

Straight from shell-holes, slush, and fifth and blood, to a city with streets, lights, shops, women; where there is soft music and cool, rich wine. Only…

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"The Road Back." After War Sequel Powerful Drama Enacted

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 3

Intensely human, powerfully dramatic, a skilful blending of comedy, pathos, suspense, is Universal's "The Road Back," which will open its run at…

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The First Match Won by Temora Players Handicapped by Dust Special Train Engaged

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 2

In a match which was played in blinding dust, Temora Rugby League Football Club, defeated West Wyalong, at the latter…

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Speed Carnival By Sydney Ace Motor Cyclists Another Meeting Next

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 1

The Sydney, Speedway aces who made their second appearance in a dirt track riding exhibition at Forbes Cricket Ground on Sunday…

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Motor Accidents Lucky Escape of Parsons Family Cyclist Struck By Car

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 1

A COUPLE of motor accidents took place over the weekend at Forbes, and though there are at present two patients in the Forbes District Hospital as a result of the mishaps, their condition is not serious. In both instances those con…

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Fodder Transport Concessions on Railways. Grasshopper Levies

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 3

The State Government is perturbed by reports from drought-stricken areas in New South Wales, and at the first meeting of Cabinet…

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Fodder Transport Concessions on Railways. Grasshopper Levies

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 April 1938 · page 5

The State Government is perturbed by reports from drought-stricken areas in New South Wales, and at the first meeting of Cabinet since the…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. U.k. Vehicle Production

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 7 April 1938 · page 6

United Kingdom production of motor vehicles for the year ended December, 1937, increased by 2.4 per cent, over 1936. Of this increase…

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Ungarie Road Race Alex Phillips Wins. Archibald and Heffernan Placed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 7

In the round the town road race last Sunday morning the young cyclist Alex Phillips, rode very steadily to win from W. Archibald and D…

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Balzing Fiercely Swedish Motor Ship (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 1

A cable from London states: The Swedish motor ship "Tidnaren" which was bound from Sydney to Hull and Oslo, is blazing fiercely in…

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Motor Mishaps Racehorse in Collision Float and Car Damaged

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 2

At the intersection of Flint Street and the Orange Road, at what is known as Kenny's Corner, a Hudson sedan car, driven by Mr. Arthur…

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Railway Gates Closing at Tichborne Adhered To A Private Crossing

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 1

The closing of the second railway gates at Tichborne, which has been the subject of a good deal of representation to the Railway…

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The Racehorse Amy Hunter Injured in Motor Smash Leonard Bathgate Acquitted Dangerous Driving and Failing to give Name and Address

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 7

ON THE night of March 14, while returning from the Parkes races, the race mare Amy Hunter, held on lease by Mr. W. Sayers, Forbes, suffered an injury to the right hock while being led from the Forbes railway station. As a sequel to the…

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Municipal Works Report of Engineer Stephens Hangar at Aerodrome

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 1

In the course of his monthly report to last Thursday night's meeting of Forbes Municipal Council, Mr. Stephens, engineer, submitted…

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Motor Traffic Better Local Regulation Required

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1938 · page 1

At the meeting of Forbes Municipal Council on Thursday, Ald. Butler referred to the administration of the traffic regulations in…

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